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Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show to celebrate 70th anniversary
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FuelFest gears up for 4th annual show in Scottsdale
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Counting down to inaugural Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week
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CHARITABLE GIVING

Valley animal shelters benefit during holiday giving season

The holidays are a time of giving, right? People buy extra turkeys and other food stuffs to donate to homeless shelters as Thanksgiving approaches, and there are countless children’s toy …
Giving Back

Tempe nonprofit partners with The Walter Hive on holiday initiative for seniors

The Walter Hive and the Tempe Community Action Agency recently hosted a holiday service event to bring festive cheer to Scottsdale seniors. 
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First Interstate Wealth Management

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Health care

Backyard poultry flock in Maricopa County tests positive for avian influenza

A flock of poultry in a Maricopa County backyard has tested positive for avian influenza, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services and the Arizona Department of Agriculture. The …
DEVELOPMENT

Scottsdale City Council defies Legislature with exemptions to state laws

The Scottsdale City Council chose to butt heads with the Arizona Legislature over state law intended to create more affordable housing. The council voted 7-0 Nov. 25 to pass text amendments to …
CARS

Barrett-Jackson bringing Scottsdale Auction to town in January

Barrett-Jackson is gearing up for the annual Scottsdale Auction in January.

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Opinion

How to make the most of giving back on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3

For more than a decade, Giving Tuesday has been one of the biggest fundraising days of the year, raising nearly $3.1 billion last year alone. This designation was created to encourage people to …
Opinion

Sobelman: Giving Tuesday is a chance to connect, inspire, change lives

As we approach Dec. 3, our annual celebration of Giving Tuesday, I’m reminded of the tremendous impact that giving back has on both individuals and communities. Giving Tuesday offers each …
Opinion

Tulliani: Online platforms a must for families navigating today's real estate market

When searching for a new family home, it’s essential to consider needs that go beyond aesthetics. Families deserve a space that matches their functional requirements while also offering comfort …
SCOTTSDALE HOLIDAYS

Scottsdale Quarter holding holiday events to celebrate the season starting on Black Friday

The Scottsdale Quarter is getting into the spirit of the season with a series of holiday events that kicks off on Black Friday. According to a press release, the events are as follows: …
6 ARRESTS

Former NHL player Paul Bissonnette attacked at Scottsdale steakhouse

Former NHL player and TNT hockey analyst Paul Bissonnette was assaulted by several men during an altercation at a Scottsdale steakhouse on Sunday night. Bissonnette posted a video on X on Monday …
Music

Rhythm paces 17-year-old Tempe student

Angel Lee has music in his veins. Lee, a member of the Salt River Indian Reservation, doesn’t just bob his head to the occasional tune. Instead, the 17-year-old Scottsdale resident uses it …
Baseball

Valley memorabilia shops sell out as collectors hunt for Paul Skenes’ rookie card

There’s a golden ticket hidden inside a case of Topps baseball cards somewhere on this planet and the Pittsburgh Pirates are hoping to turn one lucky person’s baseball dreams into a world …
SCOTTSDALE BUSINESS

Malbon Golf opens 1,100 square-foot retail space in Scottsdale

Clothing brand Malbon Golf is opening its doors in Scottsdale. According to a press release, the golf and lifestyle retailer opened a 1,100 square-foot retail space located at 7030 Greenway …

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Scottsdale Opinions with Civility
The staff at Lost Our Home Pet Rescue greets a puppy. The no-kill shelter, 2323 S. Hardy Drive in Tempe, has served pets and pet families in crisis since 2008.

Soto: Six ways to make the holidays as stress-free as possible for pets

The holiday season has officially arrived, and while this time of year is typically filled with joy, long-overdue gatherings and festive traditions, the added pressure and activity can create extra …

Heath: Is Scottsdale about to step on a legal landmine?

I read a post recently on X (formerly Twitter) where (paraphrasing) the author was glowing about the recent election flipping the Scottsdale City Council majority to finally become in line with …
Julie Peterson

Peterson: The power of volunteerism — creating impact for both givers and receivers

As a leader in Arizona’s nonprofit sector, I’ve witnessed firsthand how volunteerism transforms both the giver and receiver. At Sojourner Center, Arizona’s largest domestic violence …
Kelly McGowan

McGowan, Bradham: Rising costs, rising need — tackling Arizona’s food insecurity during the holidays

Nearly 12% of households statewide — representing hundreds of thousands of Arizonans — are food insecure, lacking consistent access to enough food to sustain an active, healthy life, …
Dr. Karan Lal

Lal: Hyperhidrosis — understanding and managing excessive sweating

Hyperhidrosis, commonly known as excessive sweating, can lead to feelings of self-consciousness, fatigue and discomfort. This prevalent condition affects various body areas, including the feet, face, …
Tammy Caputi

Caputi: My statement on the election results

The results of the general election are complete, and the outcome is disappointing. We never let up after the primary, talking to residents and businesses all over the city. We maintained a positive, …

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SCOTTSDALE EDUCATION

Sequoya Elementary 4th and 5th grade band concert

Nine International School of Arizona student government students went to the Arizona Association of Junior High Student Councils State Leadership Conference Nov. 12 and brought back ideas on how to improve their school.

Scottsdale’s International School of Arizona students get bright ideas

International School of Arizona’s Gislene Egnatios and Kiptyn Ko recently got some ideas on how to make their school even better. Egnatios, eighth grade, and Kiptyn Ko, seventh grade, were …
The U.S. Department of Education may be eliminated under president-elect Donald Trump. That doesn’t necessarily mean funding for school programs would be cut, leading to legal questions over the oversight over that funding.

SUSD expert: Eliminating DOE could lead to legal question on funding oversight

The U.S. Department of Education could be on the chopping block when President-Elect Donald Trump takes office in January, according to the Associated Press. Trump might also use federal funding …
Governor Katie Hobbs, center, joins representatives from Maricopa County Community College District, GateWay Community College and Arizona Commerce Authority in unveiling plans for the semiconductor-focused Future48 Workforce Accelerator.

Governor Hobbs taps MCCCD to lead Future48 Workforce Accelerator

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) and GateWay Community College (GWCC), in partnership with Governor Katie Hobbs and the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), have launched the …
Dr. Donna Lewis.

Lewis, Pittinsky, Sharkey win seats on SUSD Governing Board

Dr. Donna Lewis, Dr. Matt Pittinsky and Mike Sharkey will serve on the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board starting in 2025. Though the numbers remain unofficial at this point - …
Anasazi Elementary School will write to members of the U.S. armed services as part of Arizona’s fourth annual International Baccalaureate Day of Service.

Anasazi Elementary Honors Veterans

Anasazi Elementary School, home to Scottsdale Unified School District’s International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, will participate in Arizona’s fourth annual International …
Scottsdale Entertainment
Sammy Hagar will perform at the Barrett-Jackson’s 2nd annual “Rock the Block” concert at WestWorld of Scottsdale Jan. 17.

Sammy Hagar Returns to Rock the Block concert at Barret-Jackson

Barrett-Jackson’s 2nd annual “Rock the Block” concert features Sammy Hagar performing live on Friday, Jan. 17 at WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N Pima Rd. Tickets go on sale on …
Old Town Scottsdale’s Lane Park mixes craft cocktails and food with games like curling, duckpin bowling and axe throwing.

Curling and cocktails are available as Scottsdale’s Lane Park

You know that sport you always see in the Olympics where people slide big ol’ rocks with handles on them across the ice toward a bullseye? It’s called curling. It originated in …
Josh Rosenbaum is a partner at Waypoint, the L.A.-based production, development and financing company.

Scottsdale native says Hollywood disruption spells opportunity for young filmmakers

Despite living and working in L.A. for the better part of two decades, Scottsdale native Josh Rosenbaum can’t quite shake his Arizona roots. Living and working in Los Angeles, the …
Scottsdale Hiking Club members at a camping event in October 2024.

Scottsdale hiking club grows from small gathering to thriving social network, connecting outdoor enthusiasts

The Scottsdale Hiking Club, founded in April 2024 by Barrett George started as a small hiking group and has since blossomed into a popular social network, drawing dozens of outdoor enthusiasts …
The fourth annual Concert in the Coliseum at the TPC Scottsdale’s 16th hole will feature Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani Feb. 1.

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton to play at TPC 16th hole Feb. 1

Blake Shelton and three-time Grammy winner Gwen Stefani will take center stage live from the iconic 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale as co-headliners for the 2025 edition of the Concert in the Coliseum, …

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